Gigabyte GA-Z87M-D3H - Page 20

Hardware Installation
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Theaudiojackscanbereconguredtoperformdifferentfunctionsviatheaudiosoftware(supported
functionsforeachjackmayvarybasedonhardwarespecication).OnlymicrophonesstillMUST
be connected to the default Mic in jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
audiocongurationinChapter6,"Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio."
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectcenter/subwooferspeakersina5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)
Thisjackcanbeusedtoconnectfrontspeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectsidespeakersina7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out Jack (Green)
The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used
toconnectfrontspeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LANPort
Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off Nodatatransmissionorreceivingisoccurring
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
TheUSB3.0portsupportstheUSB3.0specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0/1.1specication.
Use this port for USB devices Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer,
USBashdriveandetc.
RJ-45 LAN Port
TheGigabitEthernetLAN portprovidesInternetconnectionatupto 1Gbpsdatarate.The following
describesthestatesoftheLANportLEDs.
• Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,rstremovethecablefromyour
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
• Whenremovingthecable,pullitstraightoutfromtheconnector.Donotrockitsidetosidetoprevent
an electrical short inside the cable connector.